VERB
vorwerfen/ˈfoːɐ̯ˌvɛʁfn̩/to accuse; to reproach; to allege
vorwerfen is a German verb that means to accuse, to reproach, or to allege. It is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯ˌvɛʁfn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "warf vor" and the past participle is "vorgeworfen".
Definitions
1.to accuse or reproach someone of something(accusation, reproach)
a.to reproach or blame someone for something done or not done
Sie hat ihm vorgeworfen, nicht genug geholfen zu haben.—She reproached him for not having helped enough.
b.to formally accuse (especially in legal or official contexts)
Dem Politiker wird Bestechung vorgeworfen.—The politician is being accused of bribery.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | vorwerfen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | werfe vor |
| Present (du) | wirfst vor |
| Present (er/sie/es) | wirft vor |
| Preterite (ich) | warf vor |
| Participle II | vorgeworfen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | würfe vor |
| Imperative (singular) | wirf vor |
| Imperative (plural) | werft vor |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "vorwerfen" mean in English?
- "vorwerfen" means to accuse, to reproach, or to allege. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "vorwerfen"?
- "vorwerfen" is pronounced /ˈfoːɐ̯ˌvɛʁfn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "vorwerfen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "vorwerfen" is "vorgeworfen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "vorwerfen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "vorwerfen" becomes "warf vor" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "vorwerfen"?
- "vorwerfen" is a verb in German.
